Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has taken delivery of its latest batch of automated electric rubber-tired gantry cranes.

The latest batch of five machines, which also have a remote-control option, are part of an order for 17 electric cranes from Konecranes of Finland.

The new cranes are capable of lifting containers 1-over-6 high and span seven rows plus a roadway. They are capable of being fully automated but will operate in semi-autonomous mode with the lift to or from the carrying vehicle undertaken using remote control by an operator based in a newly refurbished remote-control suite at the port.

The new cranes were unloaded at the port's Trinity Terminal before being transferred to Berths 8&9 where they will be based. Each will go through a commissioning process before entering service.

Source: Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe

 

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